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Xu H, Liang C, Kong J, Chen Q, Zhao Y, Zhang F. Reliability and validity evaluation of the Chinese version of the gender misconceptions of men in nursing (GEMINI) scale among nursing students. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:266. [PMID: 38659007 PMCID: PMC11040909 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01939-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Misconceptions about male nurses not only exacerbate the gender imbalance in the nursing profession but also negatively impact male nurses embarking on their careers. Currently, no tool exists to measure the gender biases toward males in nursing among nursing students in China. Consequently, the primary objective of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of the Chinese translation of the Gender Misconceptions of Men in Nursing (GEMINI) scale among nursing students. METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 1,102 nursing students from China who participated online. We utilized the Brislin translation technique with a forward-backward approach. To determine the factor structure within the Men in Nursing Gender Misconceptions Scale's Chinese version, both exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were applied. The scale's internal consistency was measured through the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, corrected item-total correlation, and a retest reliability assessment. RESULTS The scale showed a content validity index of 0.938 and a retest reliability of 0.844. EFA indicated a two-factor structure for the translated instrument. CFA revealed a chi-square/degree of freedom of 3.837, an incremental fit index (IFI) of 0.952, a goodness-of-fit index (GFI) of 0.910, a comparative fit index (CFI) of 0.952, and an RMSEA of 0.073, all of which were within acceptable limits. The scale's Cronbach's α was 0.953, and the corrected item-total correlations ranged between 0.539 and 0.838. Gender-based misconceptions about men in nursing among students appeared to be influenced by their gender and whether they considered a nursing program as their first choice when applying for a major. Misconceptions about male nurses are greater among men and those who do not consider nursing programs as their first choice when applying for a major. CONCLUSIONS The Chinese adaptation of the GEMINI scale showcased high reliability and validity. It stands as a potential instrument to gauge gender misconceptions concerning male nurses among Chinese nursing students.
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- Huameng Xu
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, 121001, Jinzhou, China
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Ng M, See C, Ignacio J. Qualitative systematic review: The lived experiences of males in the nursing profession on gender discrimination encounters. Int Nurs Rev 2023. [PMID: 38133995 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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AIMS This review aims to synthesise the best available evidence exploring the lived experiences of males in the nursing profession on gender discrimination encounters. BACKGROUND The underrepresentation of males within the nursing profession could potentially cause discrimination and stereotypes against them, causing barriers to entry into, and retention within, the profession. With a shortage in manpower, the deterrence of males to nursing might exacerbate the existing manpower shortage. This review consolidates and highlights the lived experiences of males in the profession. METHODS The review was synthesised according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Employing the meta-synthesis approach, two independent reviewers conducted critical appraisal and data extraction of included studies, using the standard Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Instrument for Qualitative Research and a standardised data extraction form, respectively. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included. Extracted findings were aggregated into 14 categories and synthesised into three themes: stereotypes, discrimination and challenges faced by males. DISCUSSION The synthesised findings showed that male nurses faced gender discrimination in multiple facets. These caused them to have difficulty in carrying out their nursing duties, missing out of clinical opportunities and causing them multiple social and mental stressors. CONCLUSION This review informed the discriminatory experiences faced by males within the nursing profession. With males already underrepresented within this profession, it is imperative for interventions, policies and research to be made to address this issue to improve experiences of male nurses, thereby limiting the deterrence of males into the profession. IMPLICATIONS Findings of this study showed that males are being stereotyped and discriminated, resulting in challenges faced solely because of their gender. Effective interventions and policies could be implemented to alleviate the negative experiences.
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- Matthew Ng
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Lee J, Choi J, Kim J, Lee K. The Relationship Between On-Site Clinical Practice, Nursing Professional Value, and Nursing Clinical Self-Efficacy During COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:4163-4172. [PMID: 38146358 PMCID: PMC10749574 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s443247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023] Open
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Background During COVID-19, nursing students experienced variations in on-site clinical practice, such as a combination of on-site and non-face-to-face clinical practice. Although on-site clinical practice is critical for increasing nurses' clinical self-efficacy and developing professional nursing values, there is a lack of knowledge that reflects the current clinical practice environment. Aim To examine the relationship between on-site clinical practice, nursing professional values, and nursing clinical self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This study is a cross-sectional correlational study design. Demographic characteristics, on-site clinical practice, nursing professional values, and nursing clinical self-efficacy were assessed using an online survey from October 3, 2022, to November 6, 2022. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results Of the 86 participants, 18 (20.9%) were male and 68 (79.1%) were female. The duration of the participants' average participation in on-site clinical practice was 39.67 days (61.04%). Nursing professional values significantly influenced clinical self-efficacy (β=0.379, p<0.001). However, on-site clinical practice was not significantly related to clinical self-efficacy (β=0.051, p=0.611). In terms of nursing clinical self-efficacy, measuring blood glucose had the highest score. On the other hand, establishing and maintaining intravenous catheters had the lowest scores. Conclusion Nursing students' professional values were significantly associated with nursing clinical self-efficacy; however, the extent of involvement in on-site clinical practice during the pandemic did not have a significant impact on nursing clinical self-efficacy. Given that this study focused on a single university, it is imperative to replicate this research using diverse samples in the future. In addition, there is a need to establish a range of teaching and learning approaches for clinical practice, including simulation, online learning, and the use of state-of-the-art technology for faculty-student feedback strategies, in anticipation of the need for alternative practices.
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- Jeongmin Lee
- College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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Zeng X, Yang F, Xu X, He T, Huang S, Luo X, Min L. Employment intention and career planning of male nursing students in different levels of colleges and universities: A qualitative study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:7659-7667. [PMID: 37823429 PMCID: PMC10643848 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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AIM To explore the employment intention and career planning of male nursing students at different levels of colleges and universities and provide references for formulating individualized training content. DESIGN Phenomenological research method in qualitative research. METHODS Using a phenomenological research method, 15 male nursing students from three levels of colleges and universities were interviewed in a one-to-half structure, and the data were analysed using NVivo12.0 software and the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method. RESULTS Four themes and 10 sub-themes were extracted. The four themes included professional identity experience, nursing learning experience, career expectation and planning and educational needs. The 10 sub-themes included the negative effects of traditional impressions, the gradual establishment of professional identity, public health events promote professional identity, negative experiences in learning, positive growth from learning, varied career plans, career expectations and influencing factors, a reasonable schedule, diversity of content requirements and the positive effect of teaching teachers. CONCLUSIONS Influenced by many factors, the employment intention and career planning of male nursing students at different higher education levels are varied. Schools and clinical practice units should strengthen the training of employment intention and career planning and make reasonable time adjustments to the training content. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION In total, 15 male interns accepted our interview request. We utilized their break time to conduct the interviews, resulting in significant contributions to the content of the article.
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- Xiaoting Zeng
- Department of ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Department of ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Nursing Department, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Obstetrics Department, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Department of Kidney Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Department of ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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- Nursing Department, Sichuan Provincial People's HospitalUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengduChina
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Salamonson Y, Maneze D, Smith BW, Duff J, Theobald KA, Montayre J, McTier L, Donnelly F. Are men treated differently in clinical placements during nursing studies? A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6354-6365. [PMID: 37269058 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions of nursing students regarding the treatment of men in nursing during their clinical placement. BACKGROUND Negative placement experiences of men who are nursing students is a risk factor for student attrition. Hence, exploring gender disparity in treatment during placement from both men and women studying nursing will contribute to improving student experience and reducing attrition. DESIGN Survey capturing both quantitative and qualitative data. METHODS Nursing students were surveyed between July and September 2021 across 16 Schools of Nursing in Australia. In addition to the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI-19), an open-ended question explored if men received different treatment during clinical placement. RESULTS Those who expressed difference in treatment of men were less satisfied with their clinical learning experience (p < .001). Of the 486 (39.6%) who responded to the open-ended question, 152 (31%) indicated a difference in the treatment of men, reporting that men received: (a) better (39%); (b) different, not exclusively better or worse (19%); and (c) worse (42%) treatment from either the clinical facilitator or ward staff. While both men and women perceived gender differences in the treatment of men during placement, men were more likely to report worse treatment. CONCLUSION Despite the advances achieved in recruiting men in nursing, negative experiences during clinical placement are characterised by stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, adversely impact retention. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurse educators need to recognise specific support students require during placement regardless of gender. Our findings reinforce the adverse impacts of inequitable treatment on both men and women nursing students on learning, clinical performance, morale and ultimately on retention in the nursing workforce. Addressing gender stereotyping and discrimination in the undergraduate nursing program is an important step in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the nursing workforce.
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- Yenna Salamonson
- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing, The Hongkong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hongkong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Cai P, Shi Y, Cui J, Wang J, Ren J, Hambly BD, Bao S, Xu Z. The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on nursing higher education at Chengdu University. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286290. [PMID: 37327232 PMCID: PMC10275429 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To combat/control the COVID-19 pandemic, a complete lockdown was implemented in China for almost 6 months during 2020. PURPOSE To determine the impact of a long-term lockdown on the academic performance of first-year nursing students via mandatory online learning, and to determine the benefits of online teaching. METHODS The recruitment and academic performance of 1st-year nursing students were assessed between 2019 [prior to COVID-19, n = 195, (146 women)] and 2020 [during COVID-19, n = 180 (142 women)]. The independent sample t test or Mann-Whitney test was applied for a comparison between these two groups. RESULTS There was no significant difference in student recruitment between 2019 and 2020. The overall performance of the first-year students improved in the Biochemistry, Immunopathology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing and Combined Nursing courses via mandatory online teaching in 2020 compared with traditional teaching in 2019. CONCLUSION Suspension of in-class learning but continuing education virtually online has occurred without negatively impacting academic performance, thus academic goals are more than achievable in a complete lockdown situation. This study offers firm evidence to forge a path for developments in teaching methods to better incorporate virtual learning and technology in order to adapt to fast-changing environments. However, the psychological/psychiatric and physical impact of the COVID-19 lockdown and the lack of face-to-face interaction on these students remains to be explored.
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- Peiling Cai
- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Postgraduate Office, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Postgraduate Office, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Postgraduate Office, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Postgraduate Office, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Centre for Healthy Futures, Torrens University Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- Department of General Practice, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Practice, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Masutha TC, Maluleke M, Raliphaswa NS, Rangwaneni ME, Thabathi TE, Lavhelani NR, Manyuma D. Professional Nurses' Experiences of Student Nurses' Absenteeism during Psychiatric Clinical Placement in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative Study. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:670-678. [PMID: 37092487 PMCID: PMC10123747 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13020059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Psychiatric clinical placement is as essential as other placements in any discipline in nursing education as it allows student nurses to correlate theory to practice. Several research studies have been conducted on nurses' experiences of the clinical supervision of students, but absenteeism is still a challenge globally. In this study, professional nurses' experiences of student nurses' absenteeism from psychiatric clinical placements in Limpopo Province, South Africa, were examined. Three designated specialty mental institutions in Limpopo Province were the sites of the study. Explorative, descriptive, and contextual designs were used in a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach was used because the study sought professional nurses to narrate their experiences through in-depth, semi-structured interviews, which could only be achieved through a qualitative approach. A total of eleven professional nurses, four from two specialized psychiatric hospitals and three from one specialized psychiatric hospital, were purposively sampled and interviewed. These nurses participated in in-depth interviews that were used to gather data, which were then thematically analyzed. One theme and three sub-themes on professional nurses' experiences of the absenteeism of student nurses during psychiatric clinical placement were revealed. The theme was student factors leading to absenteeism, while the sub-themes were fear of mental health care users, negative attitudes towards psychiatric nursing science, and students' lifestyles. Based on the findings, student nurses' absenteeism can be caused by many factors. A qualitative study should be conducted to seek strategies to mitigate the absenteeism of student nurses during clinical placement in the psychiatric hospitals of Limpopo Province.
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- Thingahangwi C Masutha
- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Advanced Nursing, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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Caputo T, Ross JG. Male nursing students' experiences during prelicensure education: An integrative review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 121:105671. [PMID: 36516719 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Males represent less than 10 % of the global nursing workforce. To increase the recruitment and representation of male nurses, their experiences in prelicensure nursing education must be understood. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this integrative review was to explore literature related to male nursing students' experiences during prelicensure education. DESIGN An integrative review of the literature was conducted using Whittemore and Knafl's methodology. DATA SOURCES Database searches of CINAHL, PubMed, ERIC, Emcare, and Scopus were conducted. REVIEW METHODS Database searches identified 237 articles for initial review. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles were screened for relevance. Quality appraisal was evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool Version 2018. Data analysis was conducted using Conventional Content Analysis. RESULTS Twenty-two articles (19 qualitative, two quantitative, and one mixed-methods) were included in this review. The existing literature suggests that male nursing students have generally negative experiences during their prelicensure education due to external reactions from family, friends, peers, and healthcare providers to their choice of nursing as a profession; lack of male role models; extensive assistance with physical tasks in the clinical setting; exclusion in obstetrics clinical experiences; and female-gendered descriptions of nurses within the educational environment. Fostering new relationships was identified as a positive experience during prelicensure education. CONCLUSIONS Generally, male nursing students have negative experiences during their prelicensure education, with limited positive experiences. As such, nurse educators should implement strategies, such as avoiding gendered references when referring to the nurse, offering male mentorship when possible, and providing comparable clinical assignments to students regardless of gender, to improve male nursing students' experiences in prelicensure education and, consequently, increase the recruitment and retention of men into the nursing profession. Future research is needed to more comprehensively understand male nursing students' experiences during prelicensure education and the impact of teaching strategies on their experiences.
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- Thomas Caputo
- Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, United States of America
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- Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, United States of America.
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Subu MA, Ahmed FR, Al-Yateem N, Dias JM, Rahman SA, AbuRuz ME, Hassan MM, Hamad SH, Al Mubarak Al Ghafli S, Hassan Z, Alnaqbi AR. Barriers and facilitators to enrolling in nursing programs as perceived by male students: a qualitative study in the United Arab Emirates. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh 2023; 20:ijnes-2022-0075. [PMID: 36803405 DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2022-0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Despite the cultural challenges and stigma associated with nursing in the United Arab Emirates, there has been an increase in male nursing students. It is therefore important to understand barriers and facilitators that influence their decision to choose nursing education. METHODS This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit 30 male undergraduate students. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and data were analyzed with thematic analysis. RESULTS Ten themes were identified that described barriers and facilitators to choosing nursing programs as perceived by male students. Four themes reflected barriers and six themes were identified that encompassed facilitators to choosing nursing programs. CONCLUSIONS For international audiences, our findings could be helpful in enhancing both the recruitment and educational opportunities for male nursing students. Male students may be inspired to pursue the nursing profession by the presence of men in the profession and favorable male role models. Effort is needed to recruit male role models in nursing schools.
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- Muhammad Arsyad Subu
- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.,Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Subu MA, Al Yateem N, Dias JM, Rahman SA, Ahmed FR, Abraham MS, AbuRuz ME, Hassan Z, Alnaqbi ARM. Listening to the minority: A qualitative study exploring male students' perceptions of the nursing profession and reasons for choosing nursing as a career. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 116:105442. [PMID: 35728331 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Nursing is a rapidly growing profession that has traditionally been dominated by women. Research has highlighted various challenges associated with increasing the number of male nurses, such as cultural challenges and stigma related to nursing. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced an increase in male students enrolling in nursing programs. To ensure this is sustainable, it is important to understand how male students perceive nursing and clarify factors that influence their decision to choose nursing as a career. OBJECTIVES To explore male nursing students' perspectives of the nursing profession and understand why they chose nursing as a career. METHODS Participants in this qualitative analysis were 30 male students that were selected using purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data about participants' experiences. We used a qualitative content analysis to guide the data analysis. RESULTS Three main themes were identified that described male students' perspectives of and reasons for choosing nursing: (1) perceptions of nurses and nursing profession; (2) individuals as facilitators or role models in choosing the nursing profession; and (3) barriers to choosing the nursing profession. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our results regarding barriers and facilitators for male students in choosing to study nursing may be useful to help improve the recruitment of and learning opportunities for male nursing students. Highlighting the male presence in the nursing profession and positive male role models may encourage males to enter the profession. Therefore, understanding the experiences of male nursing students in choosing nursing as a career has important implications for nursing practice and education.
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- Muhammad Arsyad Subu
- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Universitas Binawan Jakarta, Indonesia
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- College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Lou J, Chen H, Li R. Emotional Intelligence Scale for Male Nursing Students and Its Latent Regression on Gender and Background Variables. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10050814. [PMID: 35627951 PMCID: PMC9141584 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to develop an emotional intelligence (EI) scale for male nursing students and investigate its associations with gender, age, religious beliefs, and father’s and mother’s education level. We recruited 384 male nursing students in Taiwan to construct an EI scale comprising 16 items with four factors: recognizing the emotions of others, emotional self-awareness, self-emotional expression, and self-emotional management. The scale had factor loadings of 0.64−0.80. The reliability coefficients for the subscales ranged from 0.80 to 0.84, while that for the total scale was 0.93. We also recruited 402 female nursing students for comparison. Latent multiple regression of the EI factors showed that male students had higher self-emotional expression but lower self-emotional management than females. Age was negatively associated with self-emotional management for both genders. Religious beliefs were negatively associated with emotional self-awareness in male students, and with recognizing the emotions of others in females. Father’s and mother’s education had no association with EI in male students; however, father’s education was positively associated with all EI factors in females, and mother’s education was negatively associated with recognizing the emotions of others and self-emotional expression. These results provide insight into male nursing students’ EI and the background variables influencing EI.
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- Jiunnhorng Lou
- Department of Nursing, Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management, Taoyuan 325004, Taiwan; (J.L.); (H.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management, Taoyuan 325004, Taiwan; (J.L.); (H.C.)
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- Clinical Psychological Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Psychology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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Kim MS, Choi BK, Uhm JY, Ryu JM, Kang MK, Park J. Relationships between Nursing Students’ Skill Mastery, Test Anxiety, Self-Efficacy, and Facial Expressions: A Preliminary Observational Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020311. [PMID: 35206925 PMCID: PMC8872008 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Test anxiety and self-efficacy significantly influence the mastery of nursing skills. Facial expression recognition tools are central components to recognising these elements. This study investigated the frequent facial expressions conveyed by nursing students and examined the relationships between nursing skill mastery, test anxiety, self-efficacy, and facial expressions in a test-taking situation. Thirty-three second-year nursing students who were attending a university in a Korean metropolitan city participated. Test anxiety, self-efficacy, and facial expressions were collected while the students inserted indwelling catheters. Using Microsoft Azure software, the researchers examined the students’ facial expressions. Negative facial expressions, such as anger, disgust, sadness, and surprise, were more common during the test-taking situation than the practice trial. Fear was positively correlated with anxiety. None of the facial expressions had significant relationships with self-efficacy; however, disgust was positively associated with nursing skill mastery. The facial expressions during the practice and test-taking situations were similar; however, fear and disgust may have been indicators of test anxiety and skill mastery. To create a screening tool for detecting and caring for students’ emotions, further studies should explore students’ facial expressions that were not evaluated in this study.
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- Myoung Soo Kim
- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea; (M.S.K.); (J.-Y.U.); (M.K.K.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, Korea;
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- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea; (M.S.K.); (J.-Y.U.); (M.K.K.)
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- Department of Nursing, Busan Institute of Science and Technology, Busan 46639, Korea;
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- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea; (M.S.K.); (J.-Y.U.); (M.K.K.)
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- Department of Nursing, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea; (M.S.K.); (J.-Y.U.); (M.K.K.)
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